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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Preservation of Oligarchies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle says that there can be problems when more of the citizens are attracted to profit than to what?
(a) People.
(b) Honor.
(c) Politics.
(d) Desire.

2. What, according to Aristotle, is the top cause of crime?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Too many children.
(c) No education.
(d) Lack of a job.

3. According to Aristotle, the end in a democracy is the best interests of whom?
(a) The poor.
(b) The middle class.
(c) The rich.
(d) The individual.

4. Aristotle says that education should be equal but not what?
(a) Based on need.
(b) Uniform.
(c) Based on location in life.
(d) Given to all.

5. Aristotle thinks that the craftsman who tries to make laws will do what?
(a) Make good laws.
(b) Not care about his duties.
(c) Ask to be released.
(d) Make bad laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aristotle think is the solution to crime?

2. Aristotle says that the second greatest cause of crime are desires that reach beyond what?

3. Aristotle believes that a society in which the members choose to obey laws will be what type of society?

4. Aristotle compares a constitution to what?

5. Unarmed and lightly armed combat is typically the preserve of whom, according to Aristotle?

(see the answer key)

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